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You can stop serious health conditions before they start. See your primary care doctor regularly to lower your risk of dying from cancer, heart disease, and stroke. If you don’t have a primary care doctor, our MD Connect line can help you find one and make your first appointment for you. Call 912-350-6487 or request an appointment online.

Since 1961, more than 1 million men, women, and children ranging in age from nine days to 100+ years have had their sight restored with a corneal transplant. To learn more or to register to be an eye donor, visit organdonor.gov.

Giving up smoking is a tough decision. And slipups can happen. But a slipup doesn’t have to be an excuse to start smoking again. Watch and learn how to get back on track with your plan to quit smoking. Learn More...

Every year, more than 2.5 million older adults go to the emergency room because of falls. Falls can result in broken bones, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and even death. Learn how to prevent falls.

The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center is offering free screening for head, neck, and oral cancers on Thursday, April 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The screening is for men and women aged 18 and older. The non-invasive screening only takes 15 minutes, but appointments are required. Space is limited, call 912-350-9673.

Throughout October, the Power of Pink initiative will take place at Tanger Outlets. Shoppers can purchase a Powerful Pink Card for $5 and receive a 25-percent discount off a single item at participating Tanger Outlets stores. You can use the card as many times as you'd like throughout the month of October. Ninety-five percent of the proceeds from the sale of the cards will benefit the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute's breast cancer services. The remaining 5 percent goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Powerful Pink Cards can be purchased in the Medical Center Pharmacy and at Shopper Services at Tanger Outlets Savannah. The card can be purchased at www.tangeroutlet.com/savannah.Learn More...

Our 14th Annual Harvest of Hope, a celebration of cancer survivors, will be Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah. The event is free and includes lunch and outdoor activities for survivors and up to four guests each. To register, complete the application by September 14. Space is limited. Register Now.

April 19 through 25 is National Medical Laboratory Week. Did you know approximately 70 percent of your medical record is made up of lab results? Our lab team collects more than 200,000 specimens and performs more than 1.6 million tests every year. Tests range from general test panels to sophisticated genetic testing. We are grateful for our highly trained lab team.